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serial #400240, 25 ACP, 2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely little and somewhat storied pistol. The metal surfaces retain about 98% to near 99% original blue, showing just the tiniest bit of sharp edge wear near the muzzle on the slide. Trigger, grip safety and manual safety show all their original vibrant color case-hardening. The pistol features factory mother-of-pearl grips, the right precisely engraved in block letters "D.J.Leary". The pistol includes a very nice two tone magazine and comes in its original purple-tone box, numbered to the gun on its bottom, in black grease pencil. Included is a small boar bristle cleaning brush and onion skin wrapping on the interior. The box itself rates very good with minor scuffing along the periphery of the edges of the lid and a very good end label, with surcharge label which reads "pearl blue". Daniel J Leary was the Comptroller of Waterbury Connecticut from 1931-1937. In 1938 a grand jury returned indictments against 26 officials in Waterbury Connecticut including the Waterbury Mayor and Lieut. Gov. of the State of Connecticut Frank Hayes, along with others, including his Comptroller Daniel J Leary, citing corruption and defrauding of the City of Waterbury to the tune of $1,000,000. Eighteen of those were convicted, Leary was sentenced to 10-15 years and subsequently disappeared while on bond, the city levying a $600,000 lien against his assets, he would stay "on the lam" after having assumed another identity for five years, eventually he was caught in Chicago when recognized by a former Waterbury resident who pointed him out as a fugitive to a beat cop walking the street. The pistol was consigned by a long-time Connecticut gun dealer who obtained it from a "family friend" who received the pistol after Leary "disappeared". After his release, Leary would remain a prominent Waterbury citizen and continue running the soft drink company he had owned and directed to prior to his stint as City Comptroller. Overall an absolutely fabulous pistol in its own right, all the more interesting by its ownership from this prominent, and one may argue notorious, Waterbury resident. (38211-23) {C&R}

serial #400240, 25 ACP, 2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely little and somewhat storied pistol. The metal surfaces retain about 98% to near 99% origi...morenal blue, showing just the tiniest bit of sharp edge wear near the muzzle on the slide. Trigger, grip safety and manual safety show all their original vibrant color case-hardening. The pistol features factory mother-of-pearl grips, the right precisely engraved in block letters "D.J.Leary". The pistol includes a very nice two tone magazine and comes in its original purple-tone box, numbered to the gun on its bottom, in black grease pencil. Included is a small boar bristle cleaning brush and onion skin wrapping on the interior. The box itself rates very good with minor scuffing along the periphery of the edges of the lid and a very good end label, with surcharge label which reads "pearl blue". Daniel J Leary was the Comptroller of Waterbury Connecticut from 1931-1937. In 1938 a grand jury returned indictments against 26 officials in Waterbury Connecticut including the Waterbury Mayor and Lieut. Gov. of the State of Connecticut Frank Hayes, along with others, including his Comptroller Daniel J Leary, citing corruption and defrauding of the City of Waterbury to the tune of $1,000,000. Eighteen of those were convicted, Leary was sentenced to 10-15 years and subsequently disappeared while on bond, the city levying a $600,000 lien against his assets, he would stay "on the lam" after having assumed another identity for five years, eventually he was caught in Chicago when recognized by a former Waterbury resident who pointed him out as a fugitive to a beat cop walking the street. The pistol was consigned by a long-time Connecticut gun dealer who obtained it from a "family friend" who received the pistol after Leary "disappeared". After his release, Leary would remain a prominent Waterbury citizen and continue running the soft drink company he had owned and directed to prior to his stint as City Comptroller. Overall an absolutely fabulous pistol in its own right, all the more interesting by its ownership from this prominent, and one may argue notorious, Waterbury resident. (38211-23) {C&R}

serial #PA65209, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely pistol retain about 99% original blue with no real discernible loss, perhaps a very light sharp edge worn here or there, but you must really search to find it. Magazine release, safety and takedown pin all retain vibrant fire temper blue and the exposed chamber portion of the barrel remains brilliant and unstained. The checkered hard rubber "Remington UMC" logo grips rate excellent. Included is a single blue-body "32 Cal ."-marked magazine which rates excellent. The gun comes in its original hinge-top black box with crisp end and side labels, the remnants of a very light pencil marking "65209" is present on the front label. The box itself rates very good plus to near excellent with only some very minor flaking and rub marks here and there. The interior includes a blued steel loop-ended wiper, boar bristle brush, fold-out instruction pamphlet and a copy of the "We Keep a Record of Your Remington" warranty pamphlet. A superb Model 51 Remington pistol that clearly remains unfired since leaving Ilion New York. (38211-25) {C&R}

serial #PA65209, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely pistol retain about 99% original blue with no real...more discernible loss, perhaps a very light sharp edge worn here or there, but you must really search to find it. Magazine release, safety and takedown pin all retain vibrant fire temper blue and the exposed chamber portion of the barrel remains brilliant and unstained. The checkered hard rubber "Remington UMC" logo grips rate excellent. Included is a single blue-body "32 Cal ."-marked magazine which rates excellent. The gun comes in its original hinge-top black box with crisp end and side labels, the remnants of a very light pencil marking "65209" is present on the front label. The box itself rates very good plus to near excellent with only some very minor flaking and rub marks here and there. The interior includes a blued steel loop-ended wiper, boar bristle brush, fold-out instruction pamphlet and a copy of the "We Keep a Record of Your Remington" warranty pamphlet. A superb Model 51 Remington pistol that clearly remains unfired since leaving Ilion New York. (38211-25) {C&R}

serial #135214, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this stunning type III pistol retain 99% bright original blue with stunning niter blue on trigger, safety, extractor and edges of the magazine release. The checkered hard rubber colt grips rate excellent to as-new. This exceptional pistol comes in its original purple hinge-top box (there is no visible number on the bottom of the box) with blue end label, "Colt Automatic Pistol" instruction sheet, "Special Instructions" pamphlet and very nice 1910 40-page Colt pocket catalog (issue A-13), the page with the Colt Automatic Pistol Pocket Model Hammerless has a small "X" written on it in pencil. Also included is a small sample bottle of three-in-one oil with cork stopper. Overall a very lovely little Pocket Model manufactured in 1912 from-which it would be difficult to upgrade. (38211-21) {C&R}

serial #135214, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this stunning type III pistol retain 99% bright original blue with stunning nite...morer blue on trigger, safety, extractor and edges of the magazine release. The checkered hard rubber colt grips rate excellent to as-new. This exceptional pistol comes in its original purple hinge-top box (there is no visible number on the bottom of the box) with blue end label, "Colt Automatic Pistol" instruction sheet, "Special Instructions" pamphlet and very nice 1910 40-page Colt pocket catalog (issue A-13), the page with the Colt Automatic Pistol Pocket Model Hammerless has a small "X" written on it in pencil. Also included is a small sample bottle of three-in-one oil with cork stopper. Overall a very lovely little Pocket Model manufactured in 1912 from-which it would be difficult to upgrade. (38211-21) {C&R}

serial #458661, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue, the loss is due primarily to some very light wear on the right side of the barrel at the muzzle and the very beginnings of an extremely faint cylinder turn ring, with a couple spots of the very lightest surface oxidation here or there which would not even warrant mention were the balance of this arm not in such exceptionally fine condition. The hammer and trigger retain all their original color case-hardening. The checkered walnut extended target grips rate excellent and are unblemished, they are pencil-numbered to the gun. The revolver comes in its original purple hinge-top box, pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside. The box itself rates very good plus to near excellent with a crisp end label and only the tiniest amount of scuffing along the corners, the interior shows some older manila paper wrappings. Really a superb example from-which it would be very difficult to upgrade; this revolver appears unfired. (38211-31) {C&R}

serial #458661, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue, the loss is due primarily to some very l...moreight wear on the right side of the barrel at the muzzle and the very beginnings of an extremely faint cylinder turn ring, with a couple spots of the very lightest surface oxidation here or there which would not even warrant mention were the balance of this arm not in such exceptionally fine condition. The hammer and trigger retain all their original color case-hardening. The checkered walnut extended target grips rate excellent and are unblemished, they are pencil-numbered to the gun. The revolver comes in its original purple hinge-top box, pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside. The box itself rates very good plus to near excellent with a crisp end label and only the tiniest amount of scuffing along the corners, the interior shows some older manila paper wrappings. Really a superb example from-which it would be very difficult to upgrade; this revolver appears unfired. (38211-31) {C&R}

serial #377909, 30 WCF, 26" round barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This rifle is in standard configuration and remains in very fine original condition. The barrel and magazine retain about 98% original blue finish with one small area of roughness and finish loss at the tip of the magazine. The action retains about 95% original blue finish overall with most loss on forward belly where metal is blending to brown from honest carry wear. The hammer and lever retain strong original color case-hardened finish while the loading gate shows strong original fire blue. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent and retain about 97% original finish with just a few light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a standard open sporting front and express rear barrel sight. A couple screws show slight slot damage. Just a nice crisp, high condition 1894 rifle. (18295-8) {C&R}

serial #377909, 30 WCF, 26" round barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This rifle is in standard configuration and remains in very fine original condition. Th...moree barrel and magazine retain about 98% original blue finish with one small area of roughness and finish loss at the tip of the magazine. The action retains about 95% original blue finish overall with most loss on forward belly where metal is blending to brown from honest carry wear. The hammer and lever retain strong original color case-hardened finish while the loading gate shows strong original fire blue. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent and retain about 97% original finish with just a few light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a standard open sporting front and express rear barrel sight. A couple screws show slight slot damage. Just a nice crisp, high condition 1894 rifle. (18295-8) {C&R}

serial #49662, 32 S&W, 3 1/2" round barrel with a very good bright bore that shows just a couple small spots of oxidation. This revolver not only bears superbly executed New York scroll and border engraving, but it is also finished in silver plate with gold washed cylinder, ejector rod and hammer and wears period perfectly fitting mother-of-pearl grips. The frame, barrel and cylinder are all engraved with lovely relief scroll with finely punch dot shaded background with either side of frame showing lovely large heart-shaped motifs. The borders are very well done in repetitive geometric pattern and the backstrap shows intertwined line pattern used by Nimschke and other fine period engravers. The condition of the revolver is wonderful and at first inspection it appears blued with gold washed appointments. When removing the grips the original untarnished silver is visible as it is on the face of the recoil shield. The revolver retains 98% original silverplated finish which is evenly tarnished to a pleasing, even blue color overall. The cylinder retains about 50% of its thinning original gold wash while the hammer and ejector rod show perhaps 75% thinning original gold wash. The smooth mother-of pearl grips rate excellent with no chips and fit perfectly. This is an extremely handsome Smith & Wesson revolver with fine period embellishments and in a high state of original condition. This revolver is investment quality and should be mated with a fine quality period casing. (18211-27) {ANTIQUE}

serial #49662, 32 S&W, 3 1/2" round barrel with a very good bright bore that shows just a couple small spots of oxidation. This revolver not only bears superbly executed ...moreNew York scroll and border engraving, but it is also finished in silver plate with gold washed cylinder, ejector rod and hammer and wears period perfectly fitting mother-of-pearl grips. The frame, barrel and cylinder are all engraved with lovely relief scroll with finely punch dot shaded background with either side of frame showing lovely large heart-shaped motifs. The borders are very well done in repetitive geometric pattern and the backstrap shows intertwined line pattern used by Nimschke and other fine period engravers. The condition of the revolver is wonderful and at first inspection it appears blued with gold washed appointments. When removing the grips the original untarnished silver is visible as it is on the face of the recoil shield. The revolver retains 98% original silverplated finish which is evenly tarnished to a pleasing, even blue color overall. The cylinder retains about 50% of its thinning original gold wash while the hammer and ejector rod show perhaps 75% thinning original gold wash. The smooth mother-of pearl grips rate excellent with no chips and fit perfectly. This is an extremely handsome Smith & Wesson revolver with fine period embellishments and in a high state of original condition. This revolver is investment quality and should be mated with a fine quality period casing. (18211-27) {ANTIQUE}

Description Update (5/31/17):Buttstock rates very good showing a number of prominent dings around toe

serial #137848, 22 Short, 28" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue the balance is flaking to a mottled brown and gray. There are a few light handling marks and light scratches, the block appears to have most of its muted case colors and the swivels, nose cap and curved steel butt are mostly gray. The upper tang bears the "U.S." stamp just below the hammer channel. The near full-length grooved walnut forearm and straight grip buttstock rate near excellent and have light dings and other small handling marks throughout. The original front sight is intact and installed on the side of the frame is a correct Lyman rear aperture sight. A terrific example of these military style training rifles, this example was likely made in the early 1920's. (48254-5) {C&R}

serial #236349, 270 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and high edge wear, most prevalent on the receiver and bow of the triggerguard. The bolt body remains mostly bright with light operational marks, it is properly numbered to the gun and the bolt knob has toned to a dull pewter. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock rates very good to very good plus with only minor dings and handling marks from use afield, most prominently again below the bolt knob where Mr. Waters must have worn a ring on his index finger or perhaps has been scratched by fingernails. The rifle retains its original open sights including the front hood (the front sight is a Lyman gold bead rather than the more oft-seen Winchester silver bead) and the receiver rings show some very light scope base markings. Overall a very honest, very classic, still very usable Model 70 Super Grade, shipped in 1952, no doubt the primary hunting gun of Mr. Waters. (38218-28) {C&R} [Ken Waters Collection]

serial #236349, 270 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and high edg...moree wear, most prevalent on the receiver and bow of the triggerguard. The bolt body remains mostly bright with light operational marks, it is properly numbered to the gun and the bolt knob has toned to a dull pewter. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock rates very good to very good plus with only minor dings and handling marks from use afield, most prominently again below the bolt knob where Mr. Waters must have worn a ring on his index finger or perhaps has been scratched by fingernails. The rifle retains its original open sights including the front hood (the front sight is a Lyman gold bead rather than the more oft-seen Winchester silver bead) and the receiver rings show some very light scope base markings. Overall a very honest, very classic, still very usable Model 70 Super Grade, shipped in 1952, no doubt the primary hunting gun of Mr. Waters. (38218-28) {C&R} [Ken Waters Collection]

serial #967658, 32 WCF, 20" round barrel with button magazine and a bright minty bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish overall while the action shows about 80% original blue with the loss due to flaking and with exposed metal showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The plain walnut stocks rate excellent plus with virtually all of their original finish and with hardly any handling marks. The rifle is sighted with standard carbine sights. Overall a very fine little carbine with only finish loss being due to light flaking which was so common on these late 1920's Winchesters. (17889-5) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]

serial #967658, 32 WCF, 20" round barrel with button magazine and a bright minty bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish overall while the action shows about 80...more% original blue with the loss due to flaking and with exposed metal showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The plain walnut stocks rate excellent plus with virtually all of their original finish and with hardly any handling marks. The rifle is sighted with standard carbine sights. Overall a very fine little carbine with only finish loss being due to light flaking which was so common on these late 1920's Winchesters. (17889-5) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]

serial #81367, 32-40, 30" No. 3 weight barrel with an excellent bore. This is a very nice High Wall. The rifle is in standard configuration except for factory close coupled double set triggers. The condition is lovely with the barrel retaining 90 - 95% evenly thinning original blue finish which has a very nice appearance showing silvery brown on the highest edges. The action retains between 90 and 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid and with most loss on just the tangs where the metal is turning to a pleasing smooth brown patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with perhaps a light coat of oil added. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. The triggers function properly. The rifle comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration of the rifle and showing it received in the warehouse on April 7, 1898 and not shipping until January 3rd, 1899. A very fine High Wall rifle which retains lots of brilliant color case-hardening. (17889-70) {ANTIQUE} [Allan Wilson Collection]

serial #81367, 32-40, 30" No. 3 weight barrel with an excellent bore. This is a very nice High Wall. The rifle is in standard configuration except for factory close coupl...moreed double set triggers. The condition is lovely with the barrel retaining 90 - 95% evenly thinning original blue finish which has a very nice appearance showing silvery brown on the highest edges. The action retains between 90 and 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid and with most loss on just the tangs where the metal is turning to a pleasing smooth brown patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with perhaps a light coat of oil added. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. The triggers function properly. The rifle comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration of the rifle and showing it received in the warehouse on April 7, 1898 and not shipping until January 3rd, 1899. A very fine High Wall rifle which retains lots of brilliant color case-hardening. (17889-70) {ANTIQUE} [Allan Wilson Collection]

serial #240130, 20 ga. on No. 0 frame, 28" barrels choked improved cylinder and tight modified with bright excellent bores. This is a lovely transition gun made in Meriden under the then-brand new, Remington management (barrel code indicating January 1937 manufacture). The barrels on this lovely shotgun retain about 98% plus original blue, the loss is due primarily to just some very light fading and very sparsely scattered very light handling marks here or there from the years. The "0" frame retains 98 to near 99% vivid original color case-hardening showing only the very slightest wear, with a very tiny amount of surface oxidation on the belly of the frame, were the gun not in such lovely condition it would not even bear mention. The triggerguard retains all its original blue and the triggers show only light wear. The checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock and splinter style forend rate excellent with all their original varnish and sparsely scattered minor dings and handling marks from the years. The length of pull to the original checkered hard rubber dog's head buttplate is 14" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 5/8". The gun locks up tightly with the top lever still slightly right of center and seems to function well mechanically with robust ejectors. Really a superb 20 bore with kickers, that will perform as well afield as it will as an investment. (38301-5) {C&R}

serial #240130, 20 ga. on No. 0 frame, 28" barrels choked improved cylinder and tight modified with bright excellent bores. This is a lovely transition gun made in Meride...moren under the then-brand new, Remington management (barrel code indicating January 1937 manufacture). The barrels on this lovely shotgun retain about 98% plus original blue, the loss is due primarily to just some very light fading and very sparsely scattered very light handling marks here or there from the years. The "0" frame retains 98 to near 99% vivid original color case-hardening showing only the very slightest wear, with a very tiny amount of surface oxidation on the belly of the frame, were the gun not in such lovely condition it would not even bear mention. The triggerguard retains all its original blue and the triggers show only light wear. The checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock and splinter style forend rate excellent with all their original varnish and sparsely scattered minor dings and handling marks from the years. The length of pull to the original checkered hard rubber dog's head buttplate is 14" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 5/8". The gun locks up tightly with the top lever still slightly right of center and seems to function well mechanically with robust ejectors. Really a superb 20 bore with kickers, that will perform as well afield as it will as an investment. (38301-5) {C&R}

serial #41326A, 22 Hornet, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this desirable 22 Hornet retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some light fading and a few handling marks, primarily on the underside of the barrel with some very light oxidation on the bow of the triggerguard. The bolt body remains mostly bright with some light operational wear, the handle and knob showing some toning. The classic style walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good plus with the light handling marks and dings one would expect from a hunted arm, the checkered steel buttplate showing some light flaking to a gray-brown. The rifle has a replacement gold bead front sight atop the ramp with a Lyman 48 receiver sight affixed at the rear receiver ring, the stock being neatly inletted for it. The rear sight boss on the barrel currently holds a steel target block and the rear receiver ring has been professionally drilled and tapped for a scope base. A couple of the screw slots show some light damage and there are circumferential scratches around each of the screw holes in the bottom metal, they certainly could be toned down with some applied blue if one wished. Overall a very nice Winchester 54 in the desirable 22 Hornet chambering. (38218-60) {C&R} [Ken Waters Collection]

serial #41326A, 22 Hornet, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this desirable 22 Hornet retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due primari...morely to some light fading and a few handling marks, primarily on the underside of the barrel with some very light oxidation on the bow of the triggerguard. The bolt body remains mostly bright with some light operational wear, the handle and knob showing some toning. The classic style walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good plus with the light handling marks and dings one would expect from a hunted arm, the checkered steel buttplate showing some light flaking to a gray-brown. The rifle has a replacement gold bead front sight atop the ramp with a Lyman 48 receiver sight affixed at the rear receiver ring, the stock being neatly inletted for it. The rear sight boss on the barrel currently holds a steel target block and the rear receiver ring has been professionally drilled and tapped for a scope base. A couple of the screw slots show some light damage and there are circumferential scratches around each of the screw holes in the bottom metal, they certainly could be toned down with some applied blue if one wished. Overall a very nice Winchester 54 in the desirable 22 Hornet chambering. (38218-60) {C&R} [Ken Waters Collection]

serial #009, 22 LR, 28" medium weight octagon Green Mountain barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an absolutely lovely and very stunning rifle, likely one of the last of that David Crossno worked on, at a cost of a just around $4000 to the man who contracted the rifle. The barrel retains about 99% top-quality rust blue with a bright-polished muzzle face with an 11° target crown. The frame, triggerguard and forend nosecap retain a similar amount of vivid original color case-hardening, toning a bit on the thumb piece of the lever and on the frame near it. Breechblock, hammer, triggers and all screws show lovely pale brilliant nitre blue; there are some very very light scuffs around a couple of the screw holes but they are very unobtrusive and missed at first glance. The rifle is stocked in exhibition grade American black walnut with a flared left-side cheekpiece and flawlessly executed borderless checkered panels at both pistolgrip and on forend; the stocks rating excellent to as-new. The rifle is sighted with a quality globe front sight with spirit level (the inserts are not present) and a nice-quality medium range vernier rear sight which is adjustable for both windage and elevation, with a five-position aperture. The length of pull to the solid 1" Olde English rifle pad is 14 1/2" to the front trigger. The arm is equipped with double set triggers which seem to function properly. Sadly David Crossno left this great rifleman's fraternity in November of last year, so no more of his fine, high-quality rifles will be had. A very seldom-encountered opportunity to own one of these excellent, modern Remington Hepburn rifles built by this master craftsman. (38221-1) {MODERN}

serial #454307, 338 Win mag, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely rifle retain about 98 to near 99% original blue, the loss is due to a few sparse very light handling marks here or there with a bit of edge wear and the knob toning slightly; there is light evidence of scope bases having been mounted on the receiver rings. The bolt body remains bright with a bit of hardened oil and there is a light rub mark on the handle, likely from contact with a scope, it is appropriately numbered to the gun. The checkered walnut pistolgrip Monte Carlo buttstock rates excellent, again showing only a few minor handling marks, most prominent in the area beneath the bolt handle, likely from fingernails or a ring. The factory lightning bolt "Winchester" recoil pad is intact and the rifle is very honest overall. The original silver bead front sight is in place as is the folding leaf rear sight; the front sight hood is present and shows a few minor scratches. The original hangtag is present on the triggerguard of the gun showing a few creases and folds with a bit of ingrained soiling, the string toning from the years to a pinkish-tone. Also included is the original factory box, numbered to the gun on the end label. The box rates excellent with a crisp end label and all the original interior cardboard separators intact, as well as the original onion skin wrapping, the "Winchester-Western Division of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation" bolt tag, serial numbered to the gun; the original three tape wraps are intact at the rear of the box lid, the tape only been having cut along its front edge (giving the box top a "hinged" type of effect). It is likely this rifle was shipped to Mr. Waters for evaluation, this example having shipped in 1959, the first year the "Alaskan" was available. A lovely rifle overall that looks like it came right out of the box yesterday, but for the few very minor handling marks, from the collection of this famous writer-cartridge developer. (38218-3) {C&R} [Ken Waters Collection]

serial #454307, 338 Win mag, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely rifle retain about 98 to near 99% original blue, the loss is due t...moreo a few sparse very light handling marks here or there with a bit of edge wear and the knob toning slightly; there is light evidence of scope bases having been mounted on the receiver rings. The bolt body remains bright with a bit of hardened oil and there is a light rub mark on the handle, likely from contact with a scope, it is appropriately numbered to the gun. The checkered walnut pistolgrip Monte Carlo buttstock rates excellent, again showing only a few minor handling marks, most prominent in the area beneath the bolt handle, likely from fingernails or a ring. The factory lightning bolt "Winchester" recoil pad is intact and the rifle is very honest overall. The original silver bead front sight is in place as is the folding leaf rear sight; the front sight hood is present and shows a few minor scratches. The original hangtag is present on the triggerguard of the gun showing a few creases and folds with a bit of ingrained soiling, the string toning from the years to a pinkish-tone. Also included is the original factory box, numbered to the gun on the end label. The box rates excellent with a crisp end label and all the original interior cardboard separators intact, as well as the original onion skin wrapping, the "Winchester-Western Division of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation" bolt tag, serial numbered to the gun; the original three tape wraps are intact at the rear of the box lid, the tape only been having cut along its front edge (giving the box top a "hinged" type of effect). It is likely this rifle was shipped to Mr. Waters for evaluation, this example having shipped in 1959, the first year the "Alaskan" was available. A lovely rifle overall that looks like it came right out of the box yesterday, but for the few very minor handling marks, from the collection of this famous writer-cartridge developer. (38218-3) {C&R} [Ken Waters Collection]

serial #142718, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this exceptional pistol retain 99% plus original blue showing perhaps a tiny handling mark here or there which would not even warrant mention were it not for the superb condition of this pistol. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with crisp points. The face of the slide retains much original blue and the breech face remains bright with the feed ramp as-polished showing no evidence of ever having seen a projectile. Included is a single seven round blued magazine marked "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22LR" on the floorplate. Included is the original purple-tone hinge top box, pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside, an additional marking was applied during the period "$32.75". Included is the test target, numbered to the gun, "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet, "Colt "Woodsman" Automatic Pistol" instruction folder, boar bristle brush in manila sleeve and a blued steel sight wrench, also in its manila envelope. An absolutely superb Woodsman Target Model overall, manufactured in 1940, which appears very much un-fired, un-used since leaving the blue dome. (38211-22) {C&R}

serial #142718, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this exceptional pistol retain 99% plus original blue showing perhap...mores a tiny handling mark here or there which would not even warrant mention were it not for the superb condition of this pistol. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with crisp points. The face of the slide retains much original blue and the breech face remains bright with the feed ramp as-polished showing no evidence of ever having seen a projectile. Included is a single seven round blued magazine marked "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22LR" on the floorplate. Included is the original purple-tone hinge top box, pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside, an additional marking was applied during the period "$32.75". Included is the test target, numbered to the gun, "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet, "Colt "Woodsman" Automatic Pistol" instruction folder, boar bristle brush in manila sleeve and a blued steel sight wrench, also in its manila envelope. An absolutely superb Woodsman Target Model overall, manufactured in 1940, which appears very much un-fired, un-used since leaving the blue dome. (38211-22) {C&R}

serial #136701, 22 LR, 4" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely pistol retain about 98% plus original blue, the loss is due primarily to some very light muzzle wear, with perhaps some extremely light sharp edge wear but one must really look to find any. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with sharp points. Included is a single "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22LR" marked magazine. The gun comes in an original purple-tone one piece box with hinged lid along with Colt "Special Instructions" pamphlet, it rates very good plus with a separation on the lid's right end piece; there is no end label present and no numbering on the bottom of the box. The face of the slide shows much original blue, the barrels breech and feed ramp are immaculate and the gun shows no evidence of being fired since leaving Hartford in 1940. Really a super little Sport Model Woodsman overall. (38211-28) {C&R}

serial #136701, 22 LR, 4" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely pistol retain about 98% plus original blue, the loss is ...moredue primarily to some very light muzzle wear, with perhaps some extremely light sharp edge wear but one must really look to find any. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with sharp points. Included is a single "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22LR" marked magazine. The gun comes in an original purple-tone one piece box with hinged lid along with Colt "Special Instructions" pamphlet, it rates very good plus with a separation on the lid's right end piece; there is no end label present and no numbering on the bottom of the box. The face of the slide shows much original blue, the barrels breech and feed ramp are immaculate and the gun shows no evidence of being fired since leaving Hartford in 1940. Really a super little Sport Model Woodsman overall. (38211-28) {C&R}

serial #4969, .32 RF, 3 1/2" ribbed octagon barrel with a very good plus bore which is mostly bright with very sharp rifling and scattered very light pitting or oxidation. The metal surfaces on this rare full-nickel revolver retain about 97 to perhaps 98% original nickel. There is some light flaking near the muzzle and at the underside of the barrel with some very light loss on the sharp edges of the cylinder, the frame with some very light oxidation at the rear of the butt (there is a small pit in this area as well). There are the few minor handling marks here and there with a number of scratches around the sideplate screw; they are very forgivable given the very fine condition of the balance of this arm. The smooth rosewood grips rate very good plus with nearly all their original varnish, showing only light wear along the sharp edges at the butt, with flaking on the underside. All of the assembly numbers are matching and the gun seems to function fairly well mechanically with a slight bit of over-timing, however the barrel-to-frame fit is rather tight with the tiniest amount of vertical play perceivable. The included factory letter verifies the configuration, although no finishes are listed in the entire 150 gun shipment, and suggests it was shipped from the factory in September 1865 to JW Storrs in New York. The letter mentions that it is not uncommon for finishes to be left out of the factory records, this arm appears original in every respect showing that nice antique nickel hue that comes from the years. (38221-8) {ANTIQUE}

serial #4969, .32 RF, 3 1/2" ribbed octagon barrel with a very good plus bore which is mostly bright with very sharp rifling and scattered very light pitting or oxidation...more. The metal surfaces on this rare full-nickel revolver retain about 97 to perhaps 98% original nickel. There is some light flaking near the muzzle and at the underside of the barrel with some very light loss on the sharp edges of the cylinder, the frame with some very light oxidation at the rear of the butt (there is a small pit in this area as well). There are the few minor handling marks here and there with a number of scratches around the sideplate screw; they are very forgivable given the very fine condition of the balance of this arm. The smooth rosewood grips rate very good plus with nearly all their original varnish, showing only light wear along the sharp edges at the butt, with flaking on the underside. All of the assembly numbers are matching and the gun seems to function fairly well mechanically with a slight bit of over-timing, however the barrel-to-frame fit is rather tight with the tiniest amount of vertical play perceivable. The included factory letter verifies the configuration, although no finishes are listed in the entire 150 gun shipment, and suggests it was shipped from the factory in September 1865 to JW Storrs in New York. The letter mentions that it is not uncommon for finishes to be left out of the factory records, this arm appears original in every respect showing that nice antique nickel hue that comes from the years. (38221-8) {ANTIQUE}

serial #2789, .32 RF, 5" ribbed octagon barrel with a very good plus bore which is mostly bright with sharp rifling showing scattered minor pitting or oxidation. The barrel on this early two-pin frame revolver is an even mix of flaked brown, pewter gray patina and some strong trace original blue, also showing minor oxidation and some light pitting along the right barrel flat. The cylinder is a very pleasing mix of flaked plum, fading speckles of original blue and some toning to pewter where it laid on the cylinder through the years. The frame retains some strong original blue, perhaps 60% remaining which is quite bright in areas, others flaked to a smooth plum tone and wear to pewter on the sharp edges; the hammer shows some trace case colors in the protected areas especially along the spine. The smooth rosewood grips rate about very good showing much original varnish with even flaking, more prominent on the left grip with a few impact marks along the butt, they are stamp-numbered to the gun. The assembly numbers are all matching, barrel-to-frame fit is very good and the gun functions very well mechanically. No doubt private-purchased for Civil War use, the included factory letter shows shipment to arms dealers Cooper & Pond in New York City, the letter suggesting shipment in October 1861. Overall a fine example in very good mechanical condition that no doubt saw service in the American Civil War. (38221-2) {ANTIQUE}

serial #2789, .32 RF, 5" ribbed octagon barrel with a very good plus bore which is mostly bright with sharp rifling showing scattered minor pitting or oxidation. The barr...moreel on this early two-pin frame revolver is an even mix of flaked brown, pewter gray patina and some strong trace original blue, also showing minor oxidation and some light pitting along the right barrel flat. The cylinder is a very pleasing mix of flaked plum, fading speckles of original blue and some toning to pewter where it laid on the cylinder through the years. The frame retains some strong original blue, perhaps 60% remaining which is quite bright in areas, others flaked to a smooth plum tone and wear to pewter on the sharp edges; the hammer shows some trace case colors in the protected areas especially along the spine. The smooth rosewood grips rate about very good showing much original varnish with even flaking, more prominent on the left grip with a few impact marks along the butt, they are stamp-numbered to the gun. The assembly numbers are all matching, barrel-to-frame fit is very good and the gun functions very well mechanically. No doubt private-purchased for Civil War use, the included factory letter shows shipment to arms dealers Cooper & Pond in New York City, the letter suggesting shipment in October 1861. Overall a fine example in very good mechanical condition that no doubt saw service in the American Civil War. (38221-2) {ANTIQUE}

serial #40306, .45 cal, 5 3/4" octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a few spots of light pitting. The metal surfaces retain about 97% bright original blue, with a sparsely scattered light handling mark or ding here and there that come from the years. The triggerguard shows some fading to brown along its outer edge and at the leading front edge at the frame. The bright-polished hammer remains brilliant with only a tiny oxidation stain or two, the trigger with brilliant pale fire temper blue. The loading lever, sliding safety and a number of the screws show some nice pale fire temper blue. The one piece checkered walnut grip rates about excellent, the smooth steel buttcap toning to a dark gray patina. The top of the frame and barrel are very neatly engraved "Robert Adams, 76 King William St., London" with the Adams patent and serial number along the right side of the frame. The cylinder and frame are numbered alike and the revolver functions very well mechanically. The arm comes cased in English oak presentation case with green baize lining and makers label on the interior. There is a lovely complement of accessories including a bag-shaped Dixon & Sons screw-off patent fireproof top flask with adjustable charger. The flask rates excellent with nearly all its original lacquer. There is a brass dual cavity bullet mould with fire blued sprue cutter and excellent cavities, a silver plated oil bottle from Hawksley, patch cutter, ebony handle wiping rod, ebony handle nipple wrench with pick, ebony turnscrew, turned wooden jar with spare nipples, and a japanned tin of Robert Adams percussion caps, the label for-which reads "Made Expressly for/Robert Adams Revolver/250 No. 54/76 King William St., London EC". The interior appears to be original green felt and the exterior rates very good with overall numerous dings and handling marks from the years. Really a superior British percussion revolver, cased with some fabulous accessories. (38294-7) {ANTIQUE}

serial #40306, .45 cal, 5 3/4" octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a few spots of light pitting. The metal surfaces retain about 97% bright orig...moreinal blue, with a sparsely scattered light handling mark or ding here and there that come from the years. The triggerguard shows some fading to brown along its outer edge and at the leading front edge at the frame. The bright-polished hammer remains brilliant with only a tiny oxidation stain or two, the trigger with brilliant pale fire temper blue. The loading lever, sliding safety and a number of the screws show some nice pale fire temper blue. The one piece checkered walnut grip rates about excellent, the smooth steel buttcap toning to a dark gray patina. The top of the frame and barrel are very neatly engraved "Robert Adams, 76 King William St., London" with the Adams patent and serial number along the right side of the frame. The cylinder and frame are numbered alike and the revolver functions very well mechanically. The arm comes cased in English oak presentation case with green baize lining and makers label on the interior. There is a lovely complement of accessories including a bag-shaped Dixon & Sons screw-off patent fireproof top flask with adjustable charger. The flask rates excellent with nearly all its original lacquer. There is a brass dual cavity bullet mould with fire blued sprue cutter and excellent cavities, a silver plated oil bottle from Hawksley, patch cutter, ebony handle wiping rod, ebony handle nipple wrench with pick, ebony turnscrew, turned wooden jar with spare nipples, and a japanned tin of Robert Adams percussion caps, the label for-which reads "Made Expressly for/Robert Adams Revolver/250 No. 54/76 King William St., London EC". The interior appears to be original green felt and the exterior rates very good with overall numerous dings and handling marks from the years. Really a superior British percussion revolver, cased with some fabulous accessories. (38294-7) {ANTIQUE}

serial #175, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% factory blue with scattered light scratches, limited high edge wear and light impact marks around the forward barrel retention pin. The smooth walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions rate near excellent with very light handling marks and are correctly numbered to the gun. The pistol includes a single unmarked magazine and the right side of the frame towards the rear is stamped "UK". This gun was an improved version of the earlier 1913 model but only 957 were made over a twelve-year production period. This gun has seen light use but retains strong condition and sure to please the collector. (86520-1546) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #175, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% factory blue with scattered light scratches, limited high edge wear and lig...moreht impact marks around the forward barrel retention pin. The smooth walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions rate near excellent with very light handling marks and are correctly numbered to the gun. The pistol includes a single unmarked magazine and the right side of the frame towards the rear is stamped "UK". This gun was an improved version of the earlier 1913 model but only 957 were made over a twelve-year production period. This gun has seen light use but retains strong condition and sure to please the collector. (86520-1546) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #C883299, 22 LR, 4" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This model is also referred to as the "Post Office" model after they designated the 22 M&P as an official training gun for their agents. It was continued as the model 45 and later the model 45-2 and was sold to various agencies as training guns. This lovely specimen is a rare three screw Model 45-2 with no model number stamped on the frame. In 1978, at the end of production, 135 guns were assembled that omitted the model number stamp on the frame and fell into the C883xxx serial number range (Standard Catalogue of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas). This revolver retains about 99% blue with a light turn ring on the cylinder and few minor handling marks. The standard hammer and standard trigger retain robust case-hardened colors. The checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent and are correctly numbered to the gun. This gun has seen little if any use and retains wonderful condition. A very rare must-have for the dedicated Smith & Wesson collector. (86520-220) {MODERN} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #C883299, 22 LR, 4" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This model is also referred to as the "Post Office" model after they designated the 22 M&P as an official...more training gun for their agents. It was continued as the model 45 and later the model 45-2 and was sold to various agencies as training guns. This lovely specimen is a rare three screw Model 45-2 with no model number stamped on the frame. In 1978, at the end of production, 135 guns were assembled that omitted the model number stamp on the frame and fell into the C883xxx serial number range (Standard Catalogue of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas). This revolver retains about 99% blue with a light turn ring on the cylinder and few minor handling marks. The standard hammer and standard trigger retain robust case-hardened colors. The checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent and are correctly numbered to the gun. This gun has seen little if any use and retains wonderful condition. A very rare must-have for the dedicated Smith & Wesson collector. (86520-220) {MODERN} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #373729, 38 S&W, 2" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1935 made revolver retain about 95% factory blue with high edge wear, scattered light pitting, scratches and ding on the left muzzle. The checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions are correctly numbered to the gun and rate about very good with light diamond wear and handling marks. The backstrap is engraved in block letters: "B-P-D-4079". This little gun still times and locks up correctly. (86520-2553) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #373729, 38 S&W, 2" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1935 made revolver retain about 95% factory blue with high edge wear, scattered light...more pitting, scratches and ding on the left muzzle. The checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions are correctly numbered to the gun and rate about very good with light diamond wear and handling marks. The backstrap is engraved in block letters: "B-P-D-4079". This little gun still times and locks up correctly. (86520-2553) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #104599, 38 Special, 4" barrel with a few pits and oxidation blemishes. The metal surfaces of this second change revolver retain about 98% factory nickel plate with limited high edge wear, oxidation blemishes, scratches and a turn ring on the cylinder. The word "trade" is soft in the S&W trademark on the sideplate. The hammer and trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with a few operational marks. The diamond checkered hard rubber factory grips with S&W logo rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. All appropriate parts and the grips are correctly serial numbered to the gun. The extractor rod head is missing but timing and lock up are excellent. A nice condition early M&P. (6520-2493) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #104599, 38 Special, 4" barrel with a few pits and oxidation blemishes. The metal surfaces of this second change revolver retain about 98% factory nickel plate wit...moreh limited high edge wear, oxidation blemishes, scratches and a turn ring on the cylinder. The word "trade" is soft in the S&W trademark on the sideplate. The hammer and trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with a few operational marks. The diamond checkered hard rubber factory grips with S&W logo rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. All appropriate parts and the grips are correctly serial numbered to the gun. The extractor rod head is missing but timing and lock up are excellent. A nice condition early M&P. (6520-2493) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

serial #1250721, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original parkerized finish with the "P" firing proofs, "FJA" and ordnance wheel all exhibiting clean metal within the recesses of their stampings and no parkerized finish. The checkered brown plastic Keyes Fibre Co. grips rate excellent. The gun comes in an original brown Kraft box with purple-stamped part number on the lid, it is only partially visible however "Ithaca Gun Co., Inc." is fully legible. The box rates about very good with some minor scuffing, lid compression, oil staining and ingrained soiling showing a glued repair along the right edge of the box lid. Included with the arm are two magazines still in their green wax paper wrap and a spare High Standard-manufactured barrel which is unfired, still in its cosmoline-soaked paper wrap. Overall an absolutely super Ithaca Gun 1911A1 as-manufactured, right off the line. (38259-1) {C&R}

serial #1250721, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original parkerized finish with the "P" firing proofs, "FJA" and ordna...morence wheel all exhibiting clean metal within the recesses of their stampings and no parkerized finish. The checkered brown plastic Keyes Fibre Co. grips rate excellent. The gun comes in an original brown Kraft box with purple-stamped part number on the lid, it is only partially visible however "Ithaca Gun Co., Inc." is fully legible. The box rates about very good with some minor scuffing, lid compression, oil staining and ingrained soiling showing a glued repair along the right edge of the box lid. Included with the arm are two magazines still in their green wax paper wrap and a spare High Standard-manufactured barrel which is unfired, still in its cosmoline-soaked paper wrap. Overall an absolutely super Ithaca Gun 1911A1 as-manufactured, right off the line. (38259-1) {C&R}